Stuff I Recommend

Folks ask me all the time what supplements I use for my family, where to find the best and most affordable real food staples, and for suggestions on healthy living products from water filters to cleaning supplies.

Below is a comprehensive guide to products that I whole-heartedly recommend. The brands listed in the categories below are quality vendors that I believe in and purchase from myself. Please know that many links are affiliate links which means that if you choose to buy something, I will receive a small commission for the sale which helps support the work of this blog.

If you’re looking into whole house filtration systems, I highly recommend consulting the water experts at Radiant Life. They will answer your questions for free and help you make the wisest decision for your family’s needs.

Seafood: For sustainably-caught, unbeatably fresh seafood, I always shop online at I Love Blue Sea. They’re a family-run operation and have some pretty darn tasty seafood – my personal fave are the oysters. They also carry a variety of fish roe and wonderful canned salmon. This is the wild caught, canned tuna we keep on hand.

Natural Sweeteners

Raw Honey – Raw locally sourced honey is ideal, and you can read more about why here. Second choice is to buy high quality, raw honey online.

Unrefined Cane Sugar – Unlike white sugar, unrefined cane sugar is mineral-rich, and therefore does not only possess a more rich flavor but also imparts some health benefits. Unrefined cane sugar can be substituted in most recipes 1:1. I use this one.

Coconut Sugar – Coconut sugar is a low glycemic sweetener produced by dehydrating the nectar produced from coconut buds. It can be used at a 1:1 ratio for regular cane sugar. It can also be used in liquid form as coconut nectar instead of maple syrup. I use this one.

Maple Syrup – As with unrefined sugar, grade B maple syrup is particularly rich in minerals and flavor. We have this one delivered once every two months.

Please let me know if anything is missing, and thanks so much for supporting Holistic Squid!

Welcome to my little cove of the cyber sea. I'm Emily, a.k.a. Holistic Squid. I live in the mountains above Malibu, CA. I'm a mom, acupuncturist, and blogger in love with real food and healthy living. I write from my heart about topics that move me, and share recipes that will nourish your soul. Let's dive in.